XTM Racing Baja Blade, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...p you become familiar with how your truck engine and radio system operates IMPORTANT Before running your new truck please read and understand the warnings listed on the next page Failure to do so could lead to bodily harm and or injury The Baja Outlaw 4WD nitro truck is not intended for those under 12 years of age unless closely supervised by an adult XTM Racing products are distributed exclusivel...

Page 2: ...is extremely flammable Keep away from high heat sparks and flame GENERAL TRUCK WARNINGS Under no circumstances should you operate your model in crowds of people Serious injury could result Never operate your model on busy streets or if there are cars around Never drive your model at night either Do not use your model to chase pets or other animals The radio system included in your model is not wat...

Page 3: ...y remove and replace glow plugs The Magnum Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench is a good choice YOU SHOULD ALSO PURCHASE SOME SPARE GLOW PLUGS Even though your Baja Outlaw comes with a glow plug already installed in the engine glow plugs wear out especially during the break in period therefore it s a good idea to have a couple of spares handy The glow plug can make a big difference in how your engine perf...

Page 4: ...AA Alkaline batteries that power the transmitter Crystal This is the frequency crystal of the transmitter You can change crystals in both the transmitter and the receiver in the truck so that you and your friends can drive at the same time No two radio systems nearby can be on the same frequency On Off Switch Turns the transmitter on and off Two L E D s show the power of the batteries Servo Revers...

Page 5: ...ump to prime the engine and a fuel pressure nipple that connects to the tuned pipe to pressurize the fuel system Shock The shocks used on the Baja Outlaw are oil filled and use a spring that is well suited for most off road conditions The shocks can be easily tuned for different driving conditions Steering Servo This servo controls the truck s steering A servo saver is installed to help prevent th...

Page 6: ...ould pivot smoothly back and forth as you rotate the steering wheel back and forth If the radio system does not operate properly please refer to the troubleshooting guide on page 12 before going further WARNING Never attempt to operate your model if the radio control system is not functioning properly Doing so could be harmful to others around you and or to your model Double Check the Steering and...

Page 7: ... the brake lever should disengage You can adjust the brake linkage by sliding the wheel collar on the brake linkage wire forward or back See page 11 for more details Installing the Body Using a pair of scissors cut out each decal along its outer edges Carefully adhere the decals to body using the photos on the box cover to position the decals Double check that no parts of the body touch the tires ...

Page 8: ...e Turn it counterclockwise to richen the mixture The low speed needle valve is preset from the factory but minor adjustments may need to be made to suit your application fuel used glow plug and environment all contribute to the setting To reset the low speed needle valve to the factory setting follow these simple steps Open the carburetor barrel completely While holding the barrel open with your f...

Page 9: ...start becomes very tight or difficult to pull STOP The engine has become flooded and the excess fuel must be removed or damage to the pull start and or engine could occur To remove the excess fuel from the engine follow the steps listed below Completely close the high speed needle valve turn clockwise until it bottoms out Remove the glow plug from the cylinder head With the top of the engine point...

Page 10: ...our truck that you make the settings the same for each side For example if you change the camber angle on the right front tire you must change the camber angle of the left front tire the same amount If you change the spring tension on the left front shock you must change the spring tension on the right front shock the same amount and so on Do not make any changes that are more than 3 degrees from ...

Page 11: ... they are at the uppermost portion of the shock When adjusting the spring tension make sure to adjust the right and left sides equally For precision shock adjustments use the Trinity Off Road Shock Dyno P N 840021 Shock Oil Changing the shock oil the oil inside the shocks will change the dampening characteristics of the shocks Typically if you are running on smooth surfaces use a heavier weight oi...

Page 12: ...al drops of a high quality after run oil into the cylinder Reinstall the glow plug and crank the engine over a couple of times without the glow starter attached to dis tribute the oil This will prevent corrosion inside the engine Never leave unused fuel in the fuel tank for more than a couple of days The Nitromethane and methanol in the fuel will evapo rate leaving the oil behind This will eventua...

Page 13: ...running too lean A Richen high speed needle valve B Body to Restrictive B Open larger vents in body to allow air to enter and exit C Wrong type of fuel used C Use fuel recommended only for R C cars D Engine not fully broken in D Allow engine further break in time 5 Engine vibrates excessively A Engine and or engine mounts loose A Tighten all engine mounting bolts 6 Engine does not idle down A Idle...

Page 14: ...ck Tires 1 pair 148869 3 Spoke Truck Wheels 148874 Screw Set for Truck 148881 Throttle Link Rod Set 148901 Differential Gear Assembly 148902 Output Gear 148904 Dogbones Rear Drive Shaft 148905 Axle Shaft FT RR 148906 Rear Hub Carriers L R 148907 Hex Wheel Adapters 4 148909 Suspension Arm Set Rear 148910 Shock Mounting Studs 148911 Suspension Pins Inner No Photo Available First Visit Your Local Dea...

Page 15: ... Set 148921 Shock Tower Front 148922 Steering Arm L R 148923 Steering Arm Screws 4 148924 Steering Upright 5º Castor 148925 Steering Upright 20º Castor 148926 Shock Set 1 pair 148927 Bumper Front 148928 Output Joints Middle Gear 148930 Suspension Pins Outer 148931 Differential Inner Gears 148932 Differential Housing Outer Gear 148933 Center Gear Output Housing 148934 Shock Ends w Ball 1 pair 14893...

Page 16: ...7 Air Filter Set 148948 Clutch Nut E Clip for SG Shaft 148955 Chassis Plate 148956 Upper Plate Radio Tray 148957 Fuel Tank Assembly 148958 Center Gear Brake Support 148959 Brake Support Rod 148960 Brake Pads 1 pair 148961 Steering Bellcrank Assembly 148962 Upper Plate Stand off 148963 Brake Disc 148964 Servo Antenna Mounts 148965 Engine Mount Set 148988 Tuned Pipe Plastic 148989 Exhaust Connector ...

Page 17: ...8998 Center Gear 149000 Wheel Nuts 149001 E Clips for Shock Mounting 149002 3mm Nylon Insert Nuts 4 pack 149003 4mm Grub Screws 4 149005 Shock Springs 1 pair 149006 Tuned Pipe Aluminum 149007 Springs for Brake Pins Axles 149009 Foam Inserts for Tires 149010 Shock Rebuild Kit 149011 Shock Shaft Piston 1 pair 149012 Front Suspension Pin Plate ...

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Page 20: ...g address and or email address in the event we need more details pertaining to the service re quested If your Baja Outlaw is out of the warranty period you may request an estimate of services at the time you return your truck for service An omission of this request implies permission for XTM Racing to service your truck at our discretion Include a method of payment for any service charges Send the...